Crown Equipment Corporation has revealed its new Crown SP 1500 Series order pickers with an industry-first mid-platform window.

The mid-platform window is centred between the operator controls, providing a view of the floor below when the platform is raised.

This is combined with a large upper window that offers a wide view of pedestrians, objects and other equipment, as well as openings in the centre and on each side of the floorboard to provide clear views directly below.

An optional large panoramic window above the operator provides clear sightlines to pick locations and overhead obstructions, resulting in clear all-around visibility for the operator.

“By enabling seamless interaction between operator and lift truck, the lift truck’s design helps boost safety, efficiency and productivity,” says Chris Grote, senior product manager at Crown Equipment.

“We do this by providing unmatched visibility at height, industry-leading lift and lower speeds and intuitive blending of truck functions within a customisable, operator-centric compartment we call Op-Zone.”

The lift truck is capable of traveling at 7.5 mph (12 km/hr), with standard lift speeds of 71 fpm (22 m/min) for the 24 V, 115 fpm (35 m/min) for the 36 V and 140 fpm (43 m/min) for the 48 V.

The Xpress Lower option raises lowering speeds from 80 fpm (24 m/min) up to 205 fpm (62 m/min) for the 36 V and 48 V lift truck options and 110 fpm (34 m/min) for the 24 V lift truck.

The Crown SP 1500 Series includes Crown’s patented OnTrac anti-slip traction control system and are available with lead acid or lithium-ion batteries and chargers.